1. Abacus Group LLC

Buck Ennis

Industry: Financial servicesWebsite:abacusgroupllc.comTwitter handle:@abacusgroupllcYear founded: 2008Marks of distinction: This year 's No. 1 best place to work in NYC is a fast-growing, profitable financial services firm that seeks out employees who are analytical, technology-proficient and driven, yet know how to have a good time. Those attributes, along with the firm 's monthly dinners at a restaurant, Friday afternoon happy hours and friendly games of dice and cards, as well as its open-office floor plan, make for a warm, welcoming workplace where everyone is accessible to each other, and where employees want to come each day not only for the projects but for the people.NYC employees: 29U.S. employees: 452013 revenue: Not disclosed2012 revenue: Not disclosedAverage salary: $100,000 Days off: 15Health care premiums: 75%-99%New positions: 11Layoffs: 1%Voluntary turnover: 1%With firm five years or more: 20%-34%